as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
Hinshaw points to the power dynamic discrepancy.
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Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately.
—Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Cepeda, too, sowed doubt about the results, saying that votes were miscounted and that there were discrepancies.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, Irmer did not provide an explanation when Dulaney raised concerns about the discrepancy.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
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Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately.
—Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Cepeda, too, sowed doubt about the results, saying that votes were miscounted and that there were discrepancies.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 1 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, Irmer did not provide an explanation when Dulaney raised concerns about the discrepancy.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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All of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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